Undergraduate Course: Mission in Contemporary Scotland 3/4 (THET10017)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
An in-depth study of the theology and practice of Christian mission in contemporary Scottish society. Particular thematic foci will include: religion and nationalism: institutional church decline; emerging missional ecclesiologies; changing patterns of ministry and mission; and the changing relationship between gospel and culture. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to do the following:
- understand the development and socio-historical context of missiological thinking in 20th Century Scotland;
- analyse and criticise key primary source materials;
- engage in close reading of texts;
- display enhanced skills of oral and literary communication.
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Assessment Information
| 10% on seminar presentations and participation, 30% on an essay, 60% on degree examination. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof David Fergusson
Tel: (0131 6)50 8912
Email: David.Fergusson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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